Kristina Vanni

Holiday parties are in full swing! Many of us will be entertaining guests over the next few weeks from now through New Year’s Eve. I am always on the lookout for new and exciting crowd-pleasing appetizers to serve.

This past weekend I was lucky enough to attend a Hellmann’s Holidays tasting event with celebrity chef Tim Love! He shared some of his favorite quick and easy holiday dips and spreads to help make your party a huge success.

Entertaining during the holiday season means planning more than just festive dinners and whipping up show stopping desserts! We are often hosting overnight guests and need to plan ideas for breakfast or brunch while they are in town.

This rich Leek and Gruyere Breakfast Quiche is easy, impressive and ready to serve a crowd. Plus, it has a mouthwatering twist – bacon in the crust!

If you are looking for an easy, stress-free meal to serve a crowd this holiday season, this recipe is for you!

A pan of lasagna is perfect for a big group and this version is as easy as it gets. You don’t even have to boil the noodles! Serve up this family favorite “Easy No-Boil Lasagna” and a tossed salad for your next family gathering.

These unbelievably creative and mouth-watering treats just won $1,000,000!

Yes, you read that right! Just a few hours ago, live on The Chew, the Pillsbury Bake-Off grand prize winner was announced. The million dollar recipe is called “Peanutty Pie Crust Clusters” by talented home cook Beth Royals.

By the way, if you love easy, no-bake cluster cookies I suggest you check out “Peanutty Pie Crust Clusters.” This innovative recipe comes from my friend, Beth Royals. She is one of 4 finalists in the 2014 Pillsbury Bake-Off and is in the running to win $1,000,000! Take a look at her delicious recipe and if you are so inclined, please give her a vote to win the big prize!

Today is the last day to vote. The winner will be announced tomorrow live on The Chew!